»Bio security in poultry farms«
Effective bio security helps to minimise treatment costs thus increasing production and market value.
Additionally, good farm bio security is essential for a sustainable safe poultry production. This involves scientifically recommended practices pertaining to routine practices of farm. It is highly recommended that all farm personals must wear protective clothes and disinfect before accessing birds as well as providing hand and footbath at farm entrance.
Practices involved
Poultry farms should be built 1-2 km away from residential areas with proper ventilation, light penetration and establish farm fences around the farm. Also install concrete floors in poultry houses and farm roads to helps in easy cleaning of poultry houses. Furthermore, construct footbath at farm entrances and restrict farm visitors. Ensure to regularly renew footbath disinfectant, cleaning and disinfecting farm premises, houses and equipments.
Other practices
Always wash hands with soap before and after farm entrance. Also ensure proper storage of poultry feeds and water as well as their availability. Furthermore, regularly clean feeders and drinkers, vaccinate birds, establish temperature control in poultry houses to protect birds from stress.
